National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame

09/02/2026

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame expresses our efforts to prevent former professional players from returning to college competition.

09/01/2026

The NFF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Stovall, a true legend.



⬇️ Full Tribute!
https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/8/31/football-nff-hall-of-famer-jerry-stovall-passes-away.aspx

08/28/2026

We’re thrilled to see football continue to grow across the country, with more young people finding opportunities to play the game.

Read our statement on the latest participation numbers from the National Federation of State High School Associations and what they mean for the future of football.

08/26/2026

The deadline for the Campbell Trophy nominations is fast approaching.

Please help us identify college football’s top scholar-athletes by ensuring your school submits its nominee.

Please send nominations to Hillary Jeffries at [email protected].

08/11/2026

New season, new rules.

The NFF and College Football Officiating highlight the key changes coming to college football in 2026, including the introduction of the Fair Catch Kick, changes to targeting penalties, expanded replay challenges and more.

Get up to speed before kickoff:

IRVING, Texas (Aug. 11, 2026) – As the 2026 college football season approaches, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame has again partnered with the College Football Officiating (CFO) to highlight the key rule changes that will take effect this fall.

08/10/2026

National Football Foundation Chairman Archie Manning, one of the most cherished figures in the history of Ole Miss football and a 1989 inductee into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame, was surprised Friday night with an announcement that the university will erect a statue honoring him outside the Manning Center on the Ole Miss campus. Manning learned of the news during a special dinner as part of Ole Miss' M-Club weekend, surrounded by former teammates, coaches and fellow letterwinners.

National Football Foundation Chairman Archie Manning, one of the most cherished figures in the history of Ole Miss football and a 1989 inductee into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame, was surprised Friday night with an announcement that the university will erect a statue honoring him outside the...

08/09/2026

Ohio State, last season's Big Ten runner-up, dominated the preseason poll with 28 of 56 first-place votes, marking the Buckeyes' 25th all-time appearance at No. 1 in the poll. It's the first time since 2015 that a Big Ten team has claimed the top spot in the preseason poll, when Ohio State also held the No. 1 ranking. Only Alabama (62) and Georgia (37) have more No. 1 appearances in the poll.

Since 2015, the eventual national champion has been ranked among the top six of the preseason poll a total of nine times. Alabama in 2017 is the only national champion during that span to open the season at No. 1.

– PRESEASON POLL: AUG. 9, 2026 –

07/31/2026

Saddened to learn of the passing of Billy Ray Smith Jr., a 2000 NFF College Football Hall of Famer and two-time unanimous All-American at Arkansas.

A true Razorback legend whose excellence and leadership left an indelible mark on college football.

Billy Ray Smith Jr., the legendary Arkansas defensive end and 2000 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee, passed away July 29. He was 64.

07/30/2026

Learn How AI helped save $5 billion!

At the 8th Annual NFF Campbell Trophy® Summit, sponsored by Intuit, at Stanford, AI expert Jeremy Utley joined SRMC President Tom Burns to share how AI helped them uncover a breakthrough that increased nuclear waste processing from 13 to 23 gallons per minute, saving an estimated $5 billion and potentially accelerating the cleanup mission by four years.

Listen to AI's role in a remarkable conversation about breaking through the limits of conventional thinking.

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